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DO THE WINTER BLUES HAVE YOU DOWN?

A REJUVENATING LASER TREATMENT IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR SKIN BACK TO LIFE.

Here at the Dermatology Institute in Naperville we offer non-ablative, non-invasive laser treatments perfect for sagging and dull skin as well as fine lines and wrinkles. These anti-aging therapies offer you maximum skin rejuvenation effects with virtually no downtime.

LIMELIGHT laser skin treatment: This non-invasive laser procedure offers the advantages of improving skin tone and texture. Within one to three weeks of treatment, brown spots will fade and diffuse redness will decrease, resulting in a more even complexion. We recommend three treatments spaced four weeks apart for best results. Limelight may be combined with our Titan or Laser Genesis therapies for a multi-dimensional skin rejuvenation experience.

LASER GENESIS: Treat signs of premature aging and uneven skin tone and texture on the face, neck and chest, and regain vibrant and healthy skin. Laser Genesis safely and gently heats the outer layers of the skin which allows collagen regeneration to take place beneath the skin. This collagen regeneration continues over time, minimizing pores and improving skin tone and texture. You will see a creamier, healthy complexion with no downtime.

TITAN: Titan uses light energy to heat the deep layers of the skin. This produces collagen contraction and leaves you with tighter, younger looking skin. This treatment can be preformed on the face, neck and stomach area. There is no downtime for this procedure. We recommend between 1-3 treatments for maximum results.

ISOLAZ DEEP PORE THERAPY: Isolaz is a painless treatment that combines broadband light and vacuum to help loosen and extract dirt, blackheads, and excess oil from deep within your pores. Also it helps to destroy acne causing bacteria and facial redness. Isolaz treatments can also be used to help with skin rejuvenation and hair removal.

Let us guide you into choosing the most appropriate treatment regimen based on an in depth, customized skin analysis leading to the best possible outcome. Come see us in Aesthetics at The Dermatology Institute in Naperville for your customized skin rejuvenation plan designed to give you vibrant, firmer, glowing skin. Call to schedule your appointment today at 630-547-8040.

WHAT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIZED SKIN?

Environmentally Sensitized Skin can affect any age, race, and skin type. Symptoms usually include itching, burning, dryness, flushing and stinging.

The cause can be due to micro-environment, caused by what we apply directly to our skin. Ingredients in our skin care products and our cosmetics can play a big role in causing this irritation. Micro-climate is what we are exposed to in our home, car, airplane or office; they also play a large factor in sensitizing our skin.

Some things to consider if you are struggling with this condition are list below:

Recent surgeries
medications
stress levels
water temperature, very hot or very cold can be very irritating
exfoliation
key ingredients in products
waxing procedures
aggressive treatments, such as microdermabrasion or peels
alcohol consumption
sun-exposure
lack of water intake.

Successfully treating sensitized skin starts with addressing some of your triggers!!!!!

Articles

“The Winter Itch”

By Melissa Seneczko, L.E.

Itching to rid yourself of dry skin? Dry skin can show up anywhere and anytime but is extremely common in the winter months since there is little humidity outside and dry air inside. It is difficult for your skin to retain moisture during these cold months, leading to dry, even cracked skin. Try these tips to stop that dryness in its tracks:

1. When you feel the urge to scratch, apply cool water or a cool wet towel to the area until the itching sensation subsides, then apply thick moisturizer such as Cerave Cream.

2. Avoid HOT showers. Use creamy washes or moisturizing soaps such as Dove Beauty Body Wash or Oil of Olay cream body wash instead of harsh foaming bars or washes. While skin is still damp, apply a moisturizing cream.

3. Put those scrubbing beads aside. Once or twice a week is all the skin needs for manual exfoliation. Over exfoliating leads to a loss of moisture and more dryness of the skin.

If your dryness is a chronic condition, consider a trip to your dermatologist who can properly diagnose your condition and prescribe appropriate medications if needed.

Products we love to fight dry skin:

$$ Avene Body Lotion with Cold Cream - $30 - This lotion contains natural plant oils and Avene cold cream in a fluid formula leaving your skin immediately hydrated and silky soft. Great for very dry, sensitive skin.

$ Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion – this lotion containing natural colloidal oatmeal hydrates and softens as it calms and soothes irritated skin.

For more dry skin tips, visit us at Aesthetic Services at the Dermatology Institute.

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